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The founder of the Chalukya rule was _________.

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. Pulakeshin I

  2. Keerthi Varma

  3. Pulikeshin II

  4. Vishnuvardhana

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Correct Option: A

Vijjika, the daughter-in-law of Pulikeshi II, wrote ................. a Sanskrit play.

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. Kaumudi Mahotsava

  2. Hara Parvatiya

  3. Kiratarjuniyam

  4. Dashakumaracharita

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Correct Option: A

Of the following, whose court did Hiuen Tsang not visit?

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. Harshavardhana

  2. Pulikeshi II

  3. Narasimhavarma

  4. Chandragupta II

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Correct Option: D

The temples at Badami, Pattadakallu and Aihole are in the ................. style of architecture.

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. Dravida

  2. Chola

  3. Vesara

  4. Chalukya

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Correct Option: D

The Kappe Arabhatta's inscription found in Badami is in the ................. form.

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. Dwipadi

  2. Tripadi

  3. Chatushpadi

  4. Shatpadi

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following are true concerning Pulakesin II?
1. His brother Kubja-Vishnuvardhana founded the kingdom of Chalukyas of Vengi.
2. The Aihole inscription in Sanskrit is a eulogy written for him by the poet Ravikirti.
Which of the above is/are correct?

history the chalukyas and the pallavas the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.)

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C

In which of the following place of Karnataka one cannot find Bahubali Statue? 

history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) satavahana

  1. Dharmastala

  2. Shravanabelagola

  3. Karkala

  4. Udupi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Bahubali, a much revered figure among Jains, was the son of Rishabhanatha (the first tirthankara of Jainism) and the younger brother of Bharata Chakravartin.
  • A 39-foot high statue of Bahubali with a 13-foot  pedestal that weighs about 175 tons is installed at Dharmasthala in Karnataka.
  • The monolithic statue of Bahubali which is carved from a single block of granite is located at Shravanabelagola, located 158km from Bangalore.
  • Karkala is known for its 42 ft (13 m) monolithic statue of Gomateshwara Bahubali, which is believed to have been built around 1432 and is the second-tallest statue in the state.

The Tyagada Brahmadeva Pillar, a decorated free standing pillar was constructed by _______.

history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) satavahana

  1. Eastern Gangas

  2. Western Gangas

  3. Mauryas

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tyagada Brahmadeva Pillar, a decorated free standing pillar was constructed by the Western Gangas. The pillar dates to around 983 C.E. and exists in Shravanbelgola, a centre of Jain culture in Karnataka. The Western Gangas ruled in Mysore state from about 250 to about 1004 CE. Most of the Western Gangas were Jainas and patronized it but some also supported Hinduism.

The Konark Sun temple was built by ____________.

history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) satavahana

  1. Narasimhavarman

  2. Pulakesi II

  3. Narasimha Deva I

  4. Dantidurga

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Correct Option: C

Currency of Eastern Gangas were called _______________.

history south india - shatavahanas, kadambas and gangas the gangas/bahubali gomateshwara (350 a.d. to 1004 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) satavahana

  1. Rupee

  2. Fanamas

  3. Paisa

  4. Anna

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Eastern Ganga Dynasty are the rulers of Orissa from the 11th to the 15th centuries. The Eastern Gangas reigned from Kalinga and their rule consisted of the whole of the modern-day Indian state of Odisha. Currency of Eastern Gangas were called Fanamas.